LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule: Preseason & Regular Season Games, TV & Venues

LOS ANGELES — Lakers fans finally have real dates to look forward to.

The first portion of the LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule is here, giving fans an early look at preseason action and the opening stretch of the regular season. Preseason begins in early October, followed quickly by the start of the regular season later in the month.

This LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule shows important home games at Crypto.com Arena, early road tests, a special neutral-site game in Las Vegas, and the first Emirates NBA Cup matchup. It offers a clear picture of how the team will open the new year and which opponents they will face right away.

Below is every confirmed game so far with dates, tip-off times, venues, and broadcast information. This page will continue to be updated as the league releases more games.

Preseason Games

The LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule includes five preseason games. The Lakers open on the road against the Sacramento Kings, then face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. They return home for a rematch with the Kings before a neutral-site game against the Warriors in Las Vegas and close preseason at home against the Denver Nuggets.

These contests will give the coaching staff valuable evaluation time before the regular season begins. Preseason remains important for testing new lineups and building early chemistry. You can also check the full 2026-27 NBA Schedule for more context.

Early Regular Season Stretch

The regular season portion of the 2026-27 LA Lakers Schedule starts at home against the Golden State Warriors on October 21. A home game against the LA Clippers follows before the Lakers head to Utah.

Week 2 features a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers, a road game against the LA Clippers, and an Emirates NBA Cup road game against the Golden State Warriors. This early stretch is filled with strong Western Conference competition and key intra-city rivalry games.

Home and Road Split

The LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule currently shows a balanced mix of home and road games. Crypto.com Arena will host several early matchups, including games against Golden State, the LA Clippers, Portland, and Denver.

Road games include trips to Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Inglewood. These early matchups will help set the tone for the season.

What This Schedule Means for Lakers Fans

An early home game against Golden State gives fans a chance to see the team at Crypto.com Arena right away. The presence of strong Western Conference opponents, including two games against the Clippers, means the Lakers will be tested from the start.

The Emirates NBA Cup game against Golden State also adds extra importance to the first month of the season. These early games will help shape the team’s identity heading into the long year ahead. For more team schedules, see the Golden State Warriors 2026-27 Schedule and Denver Nuggets 2026-27 Schedule.

How to Stay Updated

This page will be updated as more games are released. Times and networks can still change, especially during preseason.

For official information, visit the LA Lakers official schedule page.
You can also follow live coverage on ESPN.

More NBA Schedules

• Full 2026-27 NBA Schedule
• LA Clippers 2026-27 Schedule
• Golden State Warriors 2026-27 Schedule
• Denver Nuggets 2026-27 Schedule

FAQ

When does the LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule start?
Preseason begins on October 5, 2026, against Sacramento. The regular season opens on October 21 against Golden State at home.

How many preseason games are on the LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule?
Five preseason games are currently confirmed, including a neutral-site game in Las Vegas.

Where do the Lakers play their home games?
All home games are played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Is this the complete LA Lakers 2026-27 Schedule?
This is the confirmed early portion. The full schedule will be added here as soon as the league releases it.